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RepublicanBill · H.R. 218· House(119-HR-218)

State Immigration Enforcement Act

Rep. Biggs
Age: 68 years
Arizona
Introduced
1/7/2025
Last activity
1/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Andy Biggs
Cosponsors
Republican - 3Democrat - 0
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``State Immigration Enforcement Act'', is intended to authorize State enforcement of immigration laws. It allows States or their political subdivisions to create and enforce criminal penalties for conduct prohibited by federal immigration laws. These state criminal penalties are permitted as long as they do not exceed the relevant Federal criminal penalties. Additionally, the bill allows for the implementation of civil penalties that mirror those found in federal immigration laws. The bill also includes a conforming amendment to the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Yes

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+7

    The bill empowers states and their political subdivisions to enforce immigration-related criminal and civil penalties.

  • Does this tighten control of the border?+5

    The bill allows states to implement criminal and civil penalties to bolster immigration law enforcement.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-7

    The bill allows states to impose additional criminal and civil penalties for conduct prohibited under federal immigration laws.

  • Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-6

    The bill authorizes state enforcement of immigration laws which may negatively impact Hispanic communities.

  • Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-5

    The authorization of state-level criminal and civil penalties for immigration violations may create more barriers for immigrants.